Frank T. Medina passed away Saturday at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital at the age of 78. Born and raised in Hollister, having lived here all his life. Frank had been in farming most of his life, along with starting a tomato cannery in Gilroy and raised row crops and cattle. He also was a partner in Betabel R.V. Park. He was a member of the Hollister Elk’s Lodge, Gourmet Lunch Club and the Boosters club. Frank enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, daily Pedro with friends at Ridgemark, trips to Reno with his family, vegetable gardening and sharing of crops. Frank loved to make friends laugh with his quick wit. He also enjoyed his work and meeting friends for lunch. Frank was a true family man and loved his family immensely.
Frank is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Judy Medina , son, Greg Medina, daughter, Julie Medina, sister, Anna Paura, brother-in-law, Gary Young, sister-in-law, Carmen Medina, grandson, Scott Medina all of Hollister and a granddaughter, Taylor Medina of Clovis. He also is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be offered this coming Saturday, July 18th, 2009, at 1:00 P.M. at the Hollister Elks Lodge, 351 Astro Drive, Hollister.
Contributions are preferred to Pet Friends or All Creatures, Great or Small, C/O Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home, 870 San Benito St., Hollister.
Please send condolences to www.grunnagle.com
